King Philip Head Coach Brian Lee is stepping down after 21 seasons. Asked why he was stepping away, Lee simply said it was time. “I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do at KP. All that work and constant battles with outside forces takes a toll, and I’m tired. It was time.” Lee took over the program in 2005 and after three lean years, turned the program in 2008 with…
Wolf holds pre-draft press conference on Monday
FOXBOROUGH – Inside the still-coming-along, but already beautiful New Balance Athletics Center next to Gillette Stadium on Monday, Eliot Wolf held a pre-draft press conference 10 days from the first day of the NFL Draft. New England is obviously in a much different position this season picking at No. 31, so there’s a lot of things on the table. Wolf talked moving around the board, AJ Brown (sort of) and…
Potential Patriots: Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia
Courtesy of Georgia Athletics Oscar Delp HT: 6’5 WT: 245 lbs School: Georgia Delp has good size and athleticism but when you look at his college production, he is still figuring out how to reach his football ceiling. He has above-average speed and body control for his frame, which shows in his route running and when he has a runway after the catch. He plays with physicality in all areas……
Potential Patriots: Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Chris Bell is a physically imposing wideout who serves as a reliable target in the Cardinals’ passing attack. Known for his combination of size and functional athleticism, he excels as a “big slot” or outside threat capable of winning through contact. His game is built on a foundation of toughness and technical consistency, making him a versatile asset who contributes significantly both as a pass-catcher and a perimeter blocker.
Patriots Draft Needs: #2 Offensive Tackle
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the New England Patriots face a critical juncture in their roster construction. With a young franchise quarterback to protect, the tackle position remains a primary focus for the front office and coaching staff. After a season that saw the offensive line struggle with consistency and depth, the draft offers a deep class of athletic, high-ceiling blockers who fit the mold of what New England looks for in their anchors. Specifically at right tackle which will be the target in this draft after drafting Will Campbell at left tackle in last year’s draft.
5 observations from our spring visit with New Haven
NEW HAVEN — After playing last season in its transition year in the NEC, the University of New Haven Chargers football team is ready to tackle the 2026 season as a full member of the NEC. The Chargers finished their 2025 season with a 5-5 record in their first season as a Division I program.
Harvard spring game recap
CAMBRIDGE – The winds of change have swept through Harvard over the last few years, but the program has largely remained the same. Andrew Aurich has been able to continue the historic success Tim Murphy achieved with the Crimson for so many years, and the ring ceremony following the spring game on Saturday was just a small example of it. On the field throughout a blustery morning inside historic Harvard…
UConn spring game recap
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — The score read 69-58 in favor of the Blue Team over the White in UConn’s spring game on Saturday, but that was of little to no consequence. In what could be described as essentially an open practice at Rentschler Field, first-year head coach Jason Candle’s Huskies were able to culminate their spring work with a glimpse into the future. “I’m really proud…
5 observations from our spring visit with Sacred Heart
As the 2026 college football season nears each day, the Sacred Heart Pioneers wrapped up its spring football session on Friday, April 10, 2026. The mood in Fairfield, Connecticut is different, as the Pioneers join the Coastal Athletic Association, marking their first time as a conference member since the 2023 season.
Patriots add veteran defensive coordinator Bowen to staff
Courtesy of the Tennessee Titans The Patriots are continuing to reshape their defensive brain trust by hiring Shane Bowen as a defensive analyst for the 2026 season. The move marks a reunion between Bowen and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, whose shared history spans over a decade across multiple programs and organizations. The addition comes at a time of internal movement for the New England staff, following the team’s Super…